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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
you've overlooked your chores again this week
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as in to supervise
to be in charge of
you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future
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as in to possess
to cast a spell on
the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman
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as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
quickly overlooked the table of used books to see if there was anything of value
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as in to forgive
to dismiss as of little importance
definitely not the kind of spouse to overlook even a single instance of marital infidelity
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal
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as in lookout
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
just down the road there's a great overlook where you can get a panoramic view of the valley below
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Recent Examples of overlook
Michael Salfino, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Still, the steps at the Chicago combine cannot be overlooked.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Guest pauses at an overlook and, with magician-like flair, offers fresh strawberries and fizzy water infused with elderberry from his backpack.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Minor flaws that prevent a perfect grade initially can be overlooked when the card is cracked out of its plastic tomb and resubmitted.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Still, the steps at the Chicago combine cannot be overlooked.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Noun
Hike up to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Guest pauses at an overlook and, with magician-like flair, offers fresh strawberries and fizzy water infused with elderberry from his backpack.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlook
Verb
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Thong style sandals prevailed as footwear on the looks, and large oversized bags dominated the man bags.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The early adopter was Montgomery Ward, but Sears and Roebuck—the Amazon and Walmart of their day—would soon dominate the business.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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While Paladino’s nonsense was rightfully ignored, a letter from a member of the House majority to the AG may not be ignored, especially this AG, especially under this president.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Those who depend on freewheeling and shoot-from-the-hip strategies and tactics to address a crisis are ignoring or disregarding fundamental crisis management best practices that favor a calm, deliberate, and thoughtful approach.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The flights will have regular communications with air traffic control towers, a wide array of sensors on board and someone supervising the plane from below. Plans for the company’s air taxis also are being tested at two other U.S. airports., Houston and Long Beach, California.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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How naive of me to expect that those in the public eye would at least pretend to possess tact, diplomacy, magnanimity and graciousness rather than bark and growl like an angry pit bull on a thick clanking chain.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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The 6’4 guard possesses elite athleticism to complement his high-level defensive effort and blossoming three-point shot making.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Gi-hun examines Jun-hee’s swollen ankle, which seems impossible to jump on.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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In the film, the trio each examine a different Ms. cover story to honor the legacy of the magazine.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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Each of their three goals was well-worked in their own way, pulling Pachuca’s shape apart with such ease that you would be forgiven for thinking Alonso’s side were the ones with the player advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But even the most committed cinephiles should forgive anyone who averts their gaze from Camp and Wilson’s disastrous misfire.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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These trends mark a profound shift in how risk is understood, priced, and managed.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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While the campsites are not directly on the sand, there are several lookout points to see Pacific waves crash on the shoreline, plus staircases that lead down to the beach.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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Another option is to take the Silver Moccasin Trail to other segments of the forest, including a 6.6-mile hike to the Vetter Mountain fire lookout, where you can be inducted into the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Squirrels.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Overlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlook. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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